So, I am in New York! I'm staying in Williamsburg, Brooklyn with my beautiful friend Mallory. I am really excited about being here because, well, it's New York! But I am also really loving this trip because I have prayed that God would make this a very valuable spiritual experience. Of course, we will do our fair share of New York things while I am here, but I am really excited about the things I will learn about myself while I'm here. I am excited to get closer to God during this next week and to be able to spend it in such an amazing city!
Mallory and I went out to the coolest restaurant last night in the East village. I couldn't help but feeling so alive and so at ease. I always have fun with Mallory, but everything is just intensified when you're in a place with endless opportunities. Who knows what adventures and memories today will bring! Right now I am sitting in a cozy cafe and I want to write about some of the things I have been thinking about.
Over the past week or so God has really been guiding me and directing me, and everything He's been teaching me is so exciting. But mainly, I feel that God is just helping me highlight (or re-highlight) my values. He is helping me see the things that REALLY matter to me. The world can be a place of confusion, especially for me. I get lost in my own desires and dreams and forget to just relax and know that He has everything covered. It's peaceful and relaxing to know that everything is going to be okay.
I feel like, for a long time, I have underestimated the dynamic power of faith. The more I read in the Word, the clearer it becomes that it's time for my faith to get stronger. One of my greatest friends just recently told me that putting your faith is God is a lifestyle. I really appreciate those words because I understand that building your faith takes work. It is a daily struggle to keep your faith strong, but it is the best kind of struggle. Not only does this make you stronger, but it teaches you that He is the only thing that is dependable in this life. His love becomes the Rock that you can stand on, no matter what difficulties you face in you life. I think for the first time, ever, my faith is really coming alive. It's becoming the thing that gets me up in the morning, and I believe that's exactly how it should be!
For a really long time (basically my whole life), I have been so focused on myself and the things that I want for myself that I lost sight of the most important thing, and that is the One who created me. I like the idea of just relaxing into God's control and love.
The song that just came on in the cafe reminds me how BEAUTIFUL life is. Thanks U2... "it's a beautiful day!"The sun is coming up and shining light on so many beautiful things that I never noticed before. I know life is hard, but when you remove your spirit from your flesh, you realize how fleeting this life is. I pray that the sun comes up on your life today, and that you begin to see the beauty of everyday:) Pray big prayers and dream big dreams because we belong to a big God!
Emily
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